Sanford family missing since June 29, last seen in Rumford

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SANFORD (WGME) — Police in Sanford are asking the public’s help in locating a family that was last seen in the Rumford area on Wednesday, June 29.

Police say they could possibly be in the Phillips area camping. They were due back on Thursday but friends and family have not heard from them.

They were last seen in a silver 2005 VW Jetta with a Maine license plate 1563VJ. Police say the car has a black rear bumper.

Their names are Jill Sidebotham, Lydia Hansen and Nicholas Hansen.

If you have seen them or spoke to them call Sanford police at 324-9170.

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